Near Evanston in Uinta County, Wyoming — The American West (Mountains)

Historic Trails

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 10, 2015

1. Historic Trails Marker

Caption: Map of the Oregon, California, Mormon and Overland Trails.

Inscription. The Oregon and California Trails came into Uinta County from South Pass, whereas the Overland Trail came through Bridger Pass. In 1845, more than 3,000 emigrant were on the Oregon Trail seeking adventure, fortune or religious freedom.
The Mormon pioneers started out from Winter Quarters on the Missouri River on April 15, 1847. They left the Oregon Trail at Fort Bridger, Wyoming, and proceeded through Echo Canyon to Emigration Canyon into the Salt Lake Valley, arriving July 24, 1847.

Erected by Timeless Tracks, Incorporated; City of Evanston, Wyoming; United States Forest Service; Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation; State of Wyoming, Department of Transportation; Interpretive Graphics; At Home Services.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Mormon Pioneer Trail series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 15, 1847.

Location. 41° 9.477′ N, 110° 51.06′ W. Marker is near Evanston, Wyoming, in Uinta County. Marker is on State Highway 150 near County Route 74, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9998 Wyoming Highway 150, Evanston WY 82930, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

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2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Myers Crossing (here, next to this marker); Native Americans (a few steps from this marker); Transcontinental Railroad (a few steps from this marker); Aspen Tunnel (within shouting distance of this marker); Bear River City (within shouting distance of this marker); Mormon Trail (approx. 1.1 miles away); Hilliard City and Piedmont (approx. 1.3 miles away); Hilliard, Wyoming (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Evanston.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, September 10, 2015

2. Historic Trails Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 395 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 31, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.